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HJ61 WZB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,358 mi
Last recorded107,358 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 WZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 107,358 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 107,356 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 104,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 104,773 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 102,990 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 102,984 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,689 miles

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,780 miles

Exhaust poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 82,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust poor

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,989 miles

Exhaust poor.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,928 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 16 Jul 2018 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,496 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 35,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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HJ61 WZB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ61 WZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HJ61 WZB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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